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Fishing in Manatee Road, FL

Florida, United States

Best fishing spots in Manatee Road, FL

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Top fish species in Manatee Road

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Black drum

Dock Street Pier

36 in · 18 lb

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Southern kingcroaker

Dock Street Pier

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Sand seatrout

Dock Street Pier

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Black drum

Cedar Key

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Bonnethead shark

Dock Street Pier

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Black drum

Cedar Key

35 in · 20 lb

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Largemouth bass

Waters Lake

26 in · 9 lb 2 oz

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Mayan cichlid

California Swamp

3 in · 1 oz

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Blue catfish

Cedar Key

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Pinfish

Cedar Key

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About Manatee Road fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Manatee Road, Florida. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 693 catches for Red drum, 598 catches for Largemouth bass, and 392 catches for Spotted seatrout.

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Fishing regulations in Manatee Road

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Florida can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Red drum as of April 17th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Red drum

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

1

Vessel limit

4

Min size

18"

Max size

27"

Measurement

Total Length

Off-the-water transport limit is four fish per person.

Legal Gear: hook and line, cast nets

Very Good

Channel Bass, Redfish, Sciaenops ocellatus, Spottail Bass

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Regulations for

29°30′52.2″N 82°55′9.1″W
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FAQ about Manatee Road fishing

Anglers in Manatee Road, FL recommend these top fishing spots: Suwannee River, Waccasassa River, Long Pond, and Waccasassa River.
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